We are trying to raise awareness for all the Soldiers who risked and lost their lives in the Falklands War. The Falklands War was a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982 over two British dependent territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands and its territorial dependency, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The conflict began on 2 April 1982, when Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands, followed by the invasion of South Georgia the next day. On 5 April, the British government dispatched a naval task force to engage the Argentine Navy and Air Force before making an amphibious assault on the islands. The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender on 14 June, returning the islands to British control. In total, 649 Argentine military personnel, 255 British military personnel, and three Falkland Islanders were killed during the hostilities. Therefore we will be cycling 255 miles over 24 hours. 1 mile for every British Soldier who sadly lost their life. The event will start on 05 Dec 24 at 1800 and be completed by 1800 on 06 Dec 24.

The money we raise will go to Help for Heroes Charity who work closely with the Military. Help for Heroes, passionately believe that every member of our Armed Forces community should have the opportunity to live well after service. There are many challenges that can make transitioning from the military to civilian life tough. That's why they provide veterans with carefully tailored and holistic support for their physical and mental health, along with their welfare and social needs.

They are there for anyone who’s served in our military. No matter where or when they served, or how long for. Whether they served in a conflict or not. When life gets tough for a veteran, it can affect those around them. That's why they also support families. And they help those who served under UK Command, such as civilians who worked as translators during the war in Afghanistan, and embedded journalists.